Olof Celsius

Olof Celsius (the elder) (19 July 1670 – 24 June 1756) was a Swedish botanist, philologist and clergyman.

[1] Celsius was a mentor of the botanist and scientist Carl Linnaeus.

Celsius wrote his most famous book on biblical plants, Hierobotanicon, in 1745–47.

Noted Swedish dramatic poet and actor Johan Celsius was also his brother.

Olof Celsius was made a member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences in 1739.